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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.53, 1,679.30 and 469.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.53, 1,679.30 and 469.80 is: 704.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.53 : 1,679.30 = 469.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.53/1,679.30 = 469.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.53x = 1,679.30 × 469.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.53x = 788,932.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,932.79/1,119.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.70

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